Friday Favorites

TGIFF!

Thank goodness it’s FINALLY Friday, amiright?! :D

For what feels like the first time in a long time, all of Ben’s and my summer fun cards are in alignment this weekend – good weather is on the horizon with just a few low key plans on the agenda – and it looks like we have a couple days ahead of us to do whatever it is our heart’s desire.

Let’s hope it doesn’t end up like the last free weekend with nice weather we had when, instead of doing a ton of cool outdoor things, I panicked at the overwhelming amount of possibilities and the highlight of my Saturday and Sunday ended up being dining at a Cajun restaurant overlooking a parking lot downtown.

Long story.

Anyways! Fingers crossed and sights set firmly ahead! Hope you have a nice, relaxing weekend yourself, and without further ado, please enjoy my favorite finds from around the web in this week’s Friday Favorites!

Favorite treat: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookie. I can’t think of much more I want to do than sink my teeth into one of these chewy cookies studded with chocolate and peanut butter right now. O.M.G.

Favorite craft: Outdoor Pumpkin-Filled Lantern. I know I was just complaining about unseasonably early Halloween candy out on store shelves, but HOW CUTE, RIGHT?!

Favorite slurp: Ale & Cheddar Soup. I’ve been finding the best fall and winter soup recipes lately, and this Ale & Cheddar Soup rose to the top of my list. Bacon, ale, cheddar, and jalapenos? Yum!

Favorite idea: Baked Tacos. Instead of baking the shells, then filling them – fill then bake. Why didn’t I think of that? Such a time saver, and look at that melted cheese!

Favorite keepsake: Vacation Sand Vase. Totally kicking myself for not snagging some sand from the places Ben and I have been together over the past four years! Although…I think it’s illegal in some states and countries… Still!

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The cookies, the soup, Tahiti, the cabinet, the tacos, the sweet potato sticks… I. Want. It. All.
Also, I’ve been searching & searching for the perfect jars for my baking necessities. You can guarantee I’ll be putting my search into high gear after seeing these labels!
Happy Weekend!

I recently discovered Ikea Hackers and have been loving it! I actually made my own little hack that I cannot wait to share. That site is seriously inspiring and Ikea is priced where you don’t get nervous to make a mistake.

Oven Tacos!! This is the only way I make tacos now! They don’t fall apart! FYI: Let them bad boys cool before eating if you want to keep the skin in your mouth intact! I might have first hand knowledge on that little tidbit. ;)

Oh my goodness, that soup looks amazing, especially with the jalapenos on top. I also love the pots/pans organization tips. I’m going to be moving in a few months and will definitely look into implementing that when I move into a new place.

The first meal BF ever made for me was turkey tacos (I was instantly horrified at bachelor style unseasoned ground turkey) but the redeeming quality was that he baked them in the oven. Now it’s the ONLY was to make tacos IMO!

While I mostly look forward to Friday’s because of the weekend, I also look forward to your blog. I love Friday Favorites :)I also love your blog! The ale and cheddar soup reminded me of one of my favorite soups, not sure if you’ve had it before because I know the Whole Foods recently opened near you. But the WF Roasted Poblano Corn Chowder is hands down, the best corn chowder I’ve had. It’s creamy, spicy, and delicious. My husband and I have been diligently searching for it to come back (they don’t sell in the summer), but the recipe is online. Here is a link, although I would probably make a few changes myself like using chicken stock instead of veggie. Enjoy!

I absolutely love that sand idea and wish I would have thought of that too! All of the desserts in this post look awesome. I don’t think I better make any of them because I know I would eat waaaaayyyyy too much! Have a great weekend!

Friday Favorites is my FAVORITE. I look forward to it all week and drool over food pictures, dream of vacations and picture myself all crafty right alongside you! Thanks again for another fabulous Friday!!

It’s so funny that you listed Tahiti in your favorites today. My mom fell and broke her clavicle (collar bone) yesterday and she’s been saying she’s going back to Tahiti whenever she takes another (prescribed, obviously) Vicodin.

I LOVE your Friday highlights…mixing up fab food, exercise and a cute outfit. Really fun.
I am taking your advice and enjoying the weekend …my husband and I are going for a hike to a place called “Rainbow Falls” …usually you see a rainbow everyday around noon in the waterfall.

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My name's Kristin and I'm an Iowa Girl! I eat as well as my sweet tooth allows, run as often as possible despite the crazy Iowa weather, and am usually dreaming about the next place I want to travel to! Read more...